Proliga is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 11 rounds left.

The most exciting game of round 11 in the Proliga took place in Figueira da Foz. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 7th ranked Ginasio (3-7) to sixth ranked Guifoes (6-4) 70-69 on Saturday evening. Guifoes moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sangalhos and Illiabum. Ginasio at the other side keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Angra and Benfica B. Guifoes is looking forward to face Angrabasket (#8) at home in the next round. Ginasio will have a break next round. An interesting game for Oliveirense (9-1) which hosted in Oliveira 4th placed Sangalhos (6-4). Second ranked Oliveirense had an easy win 76-47. It was a great evening for the former international guard Joao Reveles (187-80) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Nuno Cortez helped adding 16 points and 20 rebounds. Forward Vitor Farinha (198-76) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Oliveirense have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Maia Basket. Sangalhos at the other side keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Illiabum and Guifoes. Oliveirense will play against Benfica B (#9) in Lisboa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sangalhos will play at home against the league's leader Maia Basket (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track.

In the last game of round 11 Leca were beaten by Benfica B on the road 64-57.

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Benfica B's (3-7) home victory over 10th ranked Leca (1-9) in Lisboa 64-57. The hosts were tied after three quarters but managed to speed up in last quarter eventually winning the game. It was a great evening for power forward Candido Sa (202-92) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Power forward Pedro Belo (214-92) helped adding 12 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Daniel Ramos (193-91) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Hugo Gomes scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Benfica B moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Ginasio and Angra. Leca lost ninth consecutive game. Leca at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Terceira. Benfica B will play against league's second-placed Oliveirense in Oliveira in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Leca will play at home against Terceira (#11) in Angra Heroismo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Benfica B: C.Sa 21+10reb+1ast, P.Belo 12+5reb+1ast, D.Gameiro 7+8reb+2ast, R.Rosa 5, A.Castela 5+5reb+1ast, J.Ribeiro 5+2reb+1astLeca: D.Ramos 14+9reb+3ast, T.Lopes 9+4reb, H.Gomes 8+6reb, F.Bem 7+5reb, P.Cunha 6+3reb, M.Toreia 4+4reb+1ast

An interesting game for Oliveirense (9-1) which hosted in Oliveira 4th placed Sangalhos (6-4). Second ranked Oliveirense had an easy win 76-47. The game without a history. Oliveirense led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Oliveirense outrebounded Sangalhos 47-23 including a 38-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international guard Joao Reveles (187-80) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international center Nuno Cortez (205-82) helped adding 16 points and 20 rebounds. Forward Vitor Farinha (198-76) responded with 14 points and 5 rebounds and forward Nuno Bizarro (192-80) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Oliveirense have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Maia Basket. Sangalhos at the other side keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Illiabum and Guifoes. Oliveirense will play against Benfica B (#9) in Lisboa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sangalhos will play at home against the league's leader Maia Basket (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers:Oliveirense: J.Reveles 24+6reb+7ast, N.Cortez 16+20reb, N.Freitas 11+1reb+3ast, R.Azevedo 7+4reb+2ast, C.Resende 7+3reb, A.Pereira 6+9reb+2astSangalhos: V.Farinha 14+5reb, N.Bizarro 10+8reb, J.Seabra 7+5ast, E.Silva 5, F.Santiago 3+1reb, L.Fonte 3+6reb+1ast

The most exciting game of round 11 in the Proliga took place in Figueira da Foz. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 7th ranked Ginasio (3-7) to sixth ranked Guifoes (6-4) 70-69 on Saturday evening. Guifoes moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sangalhos and Illiabum. Ginasio at the other side keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Angra and Benfica B. Guifoes is looking forward to face Angrabasket (#8) at home in the next round. Ginasio will have a break next round.

Oliveirense clinched Azemeis Cup beating Illiabum Clube 82-75 in the Final. Oliveirense took a 24-17 lead at the end of the first period and scored the same number of points in the second frame for a 10-point halftime advantage. Illiabum Club replied with a 23-20 run in the third quarter, but could not win the game as both sides notched 14 points in the last stanza. Travante Williams (197-F-93, college: Alaska-Fairb., agency: Duran International) stepped up with 15 points, while Arnette H... [read more]

Oliveirense clinched Azemeis Cup beating Illiabum Clube 82-75 in the Final. Oliveirense took a 24-17 lead at the end of the first period and scored the same number of points in the second frame for a 10-point halftime advantage. Illiabum Club replied with a 23-20 run in the third quarter, but could not win the game as both sides notched 14 points in the last stanza. Travante Williams (197-F-93, college: Alaska-Fairb., agency: Duran International) stepped up with 15 points, while Arnette Hallman (200-F-88) and Joao Balseiro (192-F-87) brought 13 each. Eric Coleman (200-C-85, college: N.Iowa) meanwhile followed them with 12 points. Aleksandar Danilovic (202-F-93) replied with 19 in defeat and Ronnie Boggs (192-G-91, college: Jacksonville St.) posted 18. In the game for the third place Vitoria edged Ovarense 83-55. Trailing 18-21 at the end of the first quarter, Vitoria dominated the rest of the game.

Galitos-Barreiro (LPB) signed with PG Diogo Ventura. He is currently one of the best portuguese PG and he is part of Portugal NT. Last season he played in Electrico FC (LPB): 30 games: 13.7ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.7apg, FGP: 49.5%, 3PT: 20.9%, FT: 83.7% With 23 years old his awards are impressive: Portuguese U16 National Team -10 European Championships U16 Division B in Tallinn (Estonia) -10: 8 games: 13.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.0apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 37.1%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 73.9% Portuguese U20 Championships... [read more]

Galitos-Barreiro (LPB) signed with PG Diogo Ventura. He is currently one of the best portuguese PG and he is part of Portugal NT. Last season he played in Electrico FC (LPB): 30 games: 13.7ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.7apg, FGP: 49.5%, 3PT: 20.9%, FT: 83.7%

AngraBasket/Vaquinha (Proliga) added to their roster experienced 34-year old forward Pedro Afonso (198-83). The last time (7-15) he played at Electrico FC in Portuguese LPB league. Afonso has played there for the last eight years. He played in the final of Portuguese Proliga in 2015. Afonso has spent his entire career in Portugal playing for two other teams: Ginasio and Queluz. AngraBasket/Vaquinha roster for 2017-2018: Guards: Rodrigo Laranjo Darius Jones-Gibson Luca Silvestri Forward... [read more]

AngraBasket/Vaquinha (Proliga) added to their roster experienced 34-year old forward Pedro Afonso (198-83). The last time (7-15) he played at Electrico FC in Portuguese LPB league. Afonso has played there for the last eight years. He played in the final of Portuguese Proliga in 2015.Afonso has spent his entire career in Portugal playing for two other teams: Ginasio and Queluz.

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